Becoming a CPA in New Hampshire

Becoming a CPA in New Hampshire

Education

The New Hampshire Board accepts education gained at regionally or nationally accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

Education requirement for licensure:

  • At least a bachelors degree which includes 120 semester hours of education.
  • Total of 150 semester hours of education.
  • Thirty (30) semester hours in accounting subjects to include coverage in financial accounting, management accounting auditing and taxation.
  • Twenty-four (24) semester hours in business subjects.

Exam

  • Uniform CPA Exam or IQEX Exam
 

Experience

Below are experience requirements you must obtain to apply for a CPA license in New Hampshire.

• A minimum of one year experience.
• Experience gained in the areas of public accounting, industry and/or government are considered acceptable experience.
• Full time experience – each year must be at least 1,500 hours in accounting and/or audit skills.
• Non full-time experience – each year must be 2,080 hours with 1,500 hours in accounting and/or audit skills. Only experience gained within six years immediately preceding the date application is received is acceptable for two year requirement and five years for one year requirement.

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